Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami Oct. 24-25, the Miami Lakes church pumpkin patch daily through Oct. 31, Coral Gables' patch Oct. 17 and Vizcaya's spooky night Oct. 14.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each fall. Every date and price comes from the organizer’s own page, linked below: Zoo Miami, Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, the City of Coral Gables, Vizcaya and Frost Science. Zoo Miami: 305-251-0400. Pumpkin patch church office: 305-821-7274.
Miami’s fall season runs on pumpkin patches, a zoo trick-or-treat and a string of Halloween nights at the museums. The only daily pumpkin patch nearby with a published 2026 schedule is at a church in Miami Lakes; the biggest family event is Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami on Oct. 24-25.
What this means for you
- Pumpkin patch every day through Halloween: Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- This weekend: the Coral Gables Pumpkin Patch, 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Ponce Circle Park.
- Zoo Boo is included with zoo admission; trick-or-treating is for children 12 and under.
- Halloween night itself, and trunk-or-treats, are on our trick-or-treat page.
Pumpkin patches
Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church
| When | Daily through Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Where | 14800 NW 67th Ave., Miami Lakes |
| Admission | $5 Monday through Thursday, $7 Friday through Sunday, $10 on Halloween; children 12 and under free with a paying adult |
| What | Pumpkins of all sizes, pumpkin bread, weekend performances, food, face painting and balloon creations |
| Details | Church pumpkin patch page; 305-821-7274 |
The church calls this its 28th annual patch and its main fundraiser for community outreach. Admission includes a $2 coupon toward a pumpkin or gourd that costs more than $2. A second pumpkin shipment arrives Thursday, Oct. 15. Guests who attend the 10 a.m. Sunday service in October get a free pass. A dinner and preschool show with Flanigan’s runs Saturday, Oct. 17, for $12, with dinner from 6 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m.; tickets are sold at the church office and the patch.
Coral Gables Pumpkin Patch
| When | Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 to 6 p.m. |
| Where | Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables |
| What | Hundreds of pumpkins, live music, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a mini harvest market and fall portrait areas |
| Tickets | Coral Gables residents’ presale $15 for one pumpkin and entry for up to four; a limited number of general admission tickets sold in person that day, first come, first served |
| Details | City event page; specialevents@coralgables.com |
Fall festivals and family events
- Vizcaya Late: Spooky Edition with Books and Books, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave. $15. Seasonal activities and outdoor film screenings. (Vizcaya)
- Zoo Boo, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St. Included with zoo admission. Trick-or-treating for children 12 and under, a costume contest with prizes, inflatables, magic shows, a DJ and yard games, and the zoo’s animals getting their own Halloween treats. (Zoo Miami)
- 10th Annual Spooky Science Monster Mash, Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frost Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd. Come in costume. Presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority. (Frost Science)
By date
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Through Sat., Oct. 31 | Pumpkin patch, daily | Hope Miami Lakes UMC, Miami Lakes |
| Wed., Oct. 14 | Vizcaya Late: Spooky Edition | Vizcaya, Miami |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | Coral Gables Pumpkin Patch | Ponce Circle Park, Coral Gables |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | Dinner and preschool show | Hope Miami Lakes UMC |
| Sat.-Sun., Oct. 24-25 | Zoo Boo | Zoo Miami |
| Sat., Oct. 31 | Spooky Science Monster Mash | Frost Science, Miami |
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Orchids in October ran Oct. 10-11 and is over for this year.
Not on the list yet
The Coconut Grove pumpkin patch festival’s website did not answer our checks, and we found no 2026 dates from its organizer by Oct. 12. We add it, and any other patch or fall festival inside the city, when the organizer publishes the details. Organizers can send events through our contact page.
More: things to do in Miami this month, Friday night football, parks and trails and farmers markets.
Frequently asked questions
Where is there a pumpkin patch near Miami?
Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 NW 67th Ave., runs its pumpkin patch daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 31, and Coral Gables fills Ponce Circle Park with pumpkins from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
When is Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami in 2026?
Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is included with Zoo Miami admission, and the trick-or-treating is for children 12 and under.
How much is the Miami Lakes pumpkin patch?
The church lists admission at $5 Monday through Thursday, $7 Friday through Sunday and $10 on Halloween. Children 12 and under get in free with a paying adult.
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